Landscape Designer III

Job Description

Timmons Group is currently seeking a Landscape Designer III to join our  Ashburn, VA office. Our award-winning landscape architecture and land planning team offers an extensive range of services for commercial, mixed-use, parks and open space, energy and renewables, campus and institution, multi-family, and government clients across multiple markets. Our studio strives to create dynamic places that achieve timeless appeal and are tailored to our clients’ goals and the communities we serve. Candidates should be passionate about the built environment, self-motived, love design at all levels, and comfortable working in a collaborative studio culture. We have a sincere commitment to giving responsibility to our designers and providing opportunities for mentorship and career growth.

Essential Roles and Responsibilities of a successful candidate include but are not limited to:

Design and Technical Production (80-90%)

• Collaborate with project managers and team members on a variety of project types and scales.
• Assist project teams with development of landscape plans through all phases of work including site inventory, concept design, schematic design, design development, and construction documents.
• Prepare illustrative design plans and 3D renderings as needed.
• Assist teams in preparing construction cost estimates.
• Assist teams in preparing specifications.
• Communicate with internal engineering teams and other disciplines as directed by project manager.
• Communicate with external vendors throughout the design process.
• Participate in construction administration responsibilities.
• Act as an advocate for landscape architecture at Timmons Group.

Project and Task Management (10-15%)

• Assist in managing internal project tasks led by civil engineering teams that include landscape design.
• Provide QA/QC from concept to documentation.
• Work closely with project managers to maintain project deadlines, budgets, milestones, deliverables, and communicate this information to team members.
• Act as a mentor for design staff and advocate for landscape architecture at Timmons Group.

Administrative Management and Training (10-15%)

• Attend weekly meetings to coordinate projects and workplans.
• Attend monthly design team meetings and act as a design resource for projects and department standards.
• Develop proposals and development of scope of work as needed.
• Engage in training and professional development opportunities.

Skills/Requirements of a successful candidate include but are not limited to:

• Bachelor or Master’s degree in Landscape Architecture from an accredited program is preferred but a non-accredited degree in landscape architecture may be considered.
• 3-6 years’ experience in landscape architecture is preferred.
• Professional registration as a Virginia Licensed Landscape Architect or on track to receive is preferred.
• Team player with excellent design, graphic, and communication skills.
• Creative, open-minded, and organized.
• Knowledge of plants and experience in developing landscape plans.
• Experience in producing high-quality concept drawings and presentations.
• Experience in producing construction documentation drawings.
• Experience in construction administration and specifications.
• Knowledge of project accounting and demonstrated ability to manage project schedules and budgets.
• Experience with both in-office and remote collaboration.
• Experience in design software including AutoCAD, Land F/X, Adobe Creative Suite, SketchUp, and 3D modeling programs.
• Experience with Microsoft Suite applications, BlueBeam PDF, and construction management software(s).
• LEED or SITES Accreditation is preferred but not required.

Additional Information

The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skills and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

We are looking for high energy, creative, flexible, patient, self-starters who are willing to work at a dynamic pace. Candidates must share a commitment to our company’s Vision, Mission and Shared Values.

Timmons Group is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.

Timmons Group is a full-service engineering and technology firm recognized nationally as a “Best Firm to Work For” by CE News. With over 15 offices throughout the Mid-Atlantic and Southeast, we provide civil engineering, environmental, economic development, GIS/geospatial technology, landscape architecture, and surveying services to a diverse client base. As one of Engineering News Record’s (ENR) Top 500 Design Firms for over 30 years, we are dedicated to being an employer of choice and providing our people with the best resources, technology, and culture to help them thrive in an engaging career development setting. For more information, visit  .

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